
- BGG rank
- BGG #299
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
- 4–12 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2014

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Life's a Pitch is a board game released in 2009 for 3–99 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Storytelling.
The WILD game of defending the ridiculous! Yes ... this game truly shows that Life’s A Pitch ... as each player must convince the group why a random object is the best solution or answer to a particular scenario. The person with the most creative, smart, amusing, persuasive or entertaining "pitch" will win the game. A sample scenario posed to all players: "A president was impeached because this thing was found in his/her nightstand." Each player holds a hand of Object Cards and chooses one to feature during the "pitch" - for example: a magnifying glass, a cactus, a marshmallow, a blender, a toupee or invisibility cream. You might choose "invisibility cream" and pitch it this way: "The President was told repeatedly that the CIA’s invisibility cream was NOT for personal use." Players are asked to put their imagination to work and weave the most convincing story. The more outlandish the explanation the better. Anything goes. But hurry, you can’t take forever, just like in the real world. The most popular answer wins the round and you will be amazed how easy it is to create a funny or smart pitch.
Life's a Pitch supports 3–99 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Life's a Pitch is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Life's a Pitch for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Life's a Pitch has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Life's a Pitch belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Life's a Pitch as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.